by Jonathan Nackstrand at i24 News
Sweden is banning entry for travelers from the United States, Israel and four other countries due to rising COVID-19 rates, according to Swedish media.
The temporary travel ban to the Scandinavian country goes into effect on September 6 and expires on October 31 unless extended.
Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro and North Macedonia were also added to the travel ban list.
Interior Minister Mikael Damberg cited the sharp increases of coronavirus infections as the reason the countries were removed from the travel ban exemption, saying that despite Israel’s successful vaccination campaign, the country is still home to large groups of unvaccinated people that has allowed the outbreak to spread.
Sweden is the second European Union (EU) country to ban Israeli visitors because of an increasing number of infections.
Portugal on Wednesday prohibited Israelis from entering the country, including vaccinated individuals and those able to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test.
Italy on Monday announced restrictions on Israeli travelers…
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